I obtained this short essay/mini memoir about the author's attitude to Hallowe'en, the only holiday season she enjoys, as a free read on Amazon Prime. Some of it was amusing, such as the recollections of cheap or handmade costumes which I'm sure a lot of people can relate to (even if we didn't dress up for Hallowe'en, there were plenty of other school occasions where our Mums had to improvise with crepe paper, cardboard, poster paints and tinfoil), but other parts such as the arch asides to her editor about not being paid by the word came over as boring filler. I didn't enjoy it enough to seek out the author's other works, but it was an amusing short read so I am awarding it 3 stars. ( )

4.5 stars.

Really enjoyed this short read/essay. It was funny, gritty, and well-written. ( )

Cute, quick read in true Jenny fashion. Could have been chapters pulled right from her books.

If you love her other works, and/or blog, you'll love this Halloween themed essay. ( )

I enjoy Lawson's sense of humor and crazy stories. ( )

I Choose Darkness

I Picked Up This Book Because: I’m a fan of the author.

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: KindleUnlimited
Dates Read: 10/14/2022 - 10/14/2022
Stars: 4
Narrator(s): Jenny Lawson

The Story:

A short tale of the author's childhood Halloween experiences. It was fun and rambling in a way I find unique to Ms. Lawson. Her stories are always laced with traumatized humor which makes her so entertaining. ( )